1/2 Chitra Rupee - Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma II

€26,216.00
IssuerTravancore, Kingdom of
Year1941-1946
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1729-1947)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight5.31 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness1.53 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#67
Obverse descriptionShanku (Conch shell) within sprays. Legend in Malayalam: Thiruvithamkoor Arra Roopa*Chitra*
Obverse script
Obverse letteringതിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ അര രൂപ *ചിത്രാ*
(Translation: Travancore Half Rupee *Chitra*)
Reverse descriptionDate and value within sprays, legend in English surrounds
Reverse script
Reverse letteringBALA RAMA VARMA CHITRA 1121 HALF RUPEE TRAVANCORE
EdgeSecurity
Mint
Mintage1116 (1941)  - - 1 600 000
1118 (1943)  - - 1 111 000
1118 (1943)  - 8 over 6 -
1118 (1943)  - Proof -
1121 (1946)  - - 200 000
Catalog ID8135677910
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